Historical Events
- Florida state troops demand surrender of Fort Pickens (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- James Mark Baldwin, American philosopher & psychologist, born in Columbia, South Carolina (d. 1934)
1861 Highlights
About January 12, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
